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16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil. 17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred.

Proverbs 15:16-17

Commentary

A plate of vegetables in an atmosphere of love is better than a filet mignon roast where there is strife. Moffatt says, "Better is a dish of vegetables, than the best beef served with hatred." A Fatted calf is one that has been raised in a stall and given the best feed; its meat is tender and delicious.